CPSCNovember 20, 2003

CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands

CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City

Why was CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands recalled?

The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund. Contact: Contact Planet 3 toll-free at (888) 616-5700 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Cherry Bentwood model television stands sold at Circuit City
Company
Planet 3, of Deerfield, Ill.
Quantity
3,500
Sold at
Circuit City stores nationwide, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $250.
Recall date
November 20, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None Reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These are "Cherry Bentwood" model television stands. The three-tier stands are made from mahogany wood and have curved glass ends. They are 30 inches high and 45 inches wide, and sold for use with televisions up to 36 inches in diameter. Model number PTT 22018 is written on the packaging and instructions. There is no writing on the stands themselves.

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